On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by first-time co-host Ben Fitzgerald for a conversation with Michael Davis, President of Wally’s Wine & Spirits.
Michael’s career spans New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas from scaling BR Guest’s multi-concept portfolio to building Proper Hotels’ F&B from 3 to 26 venues, leading Butcher’s Daughter, and now steering Wally’s: a high-end blend of wine retail, restaurant, bar and events.
A wide-ranging, insightful look at leadership, growth, and brand evolution in modern hospitality.
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On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by first-time co-host Ben Fitzgerald for a conversation with Michael Davis, President of Wally’s Wine & Spirits.
Michael’s career spans New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas from scaling BR Guest’s multi-concept portfolio to building Proper Hotels’ F&B from 3 to 26 venues, leading Butcher’s Daughter, and now steering Wally’s: a high-end blend of wine retail, restaurant, bar and events.
A wide-ranging, insightful look at leadership, growth, and brand evolution in modern hospitality.
On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by guest host Megan Sullivan, an accomplished Australian hospitality leader now based in New York.
Together, they sit down with Romain Taverne, Regional Food & Beverage Director at Aman. With an impressive global resume, including his previous role as Global VP of Operations for Jean-Georges Management, Romain brings deep insight and experience to the conversation.
He shares his remarkable journey, from growing up in southwest France and pursuing professional golf in London, to leading high-end food and beverage programs around the world.
The discussion covers what it takes to build world-class hospitality teams, the rising influence of hotel restaurants, and how leadership, integrity, and vision drive lasting success in the industry.
This is a thoughtful and inspiring episode for anyone passionate about people, leadership, and the future of hospitality.
Back of House
On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by first-time co-host Ben Fitzgerald for a conversation with Michael Davis, President of Wally’s Wine & Spirits.
Michael’s career spans New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas from scaling BR Guest’s multi-concept portfolio to building Proper Hotels’ F&B from 3 to 26 venues, leading Butcher’s Daughter, and now steering Wally’s: a high-end blend of wine retail, restaurant, bar and events.
A wide-ranging, insightful look at leadership, growth, and brand evolution in modern hospitality.
